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Class - Throughline

Posted: Dec 23, 2013 4:51 pm
by PedroSantos
Hello,
I've two questions regarding Dramatica's theory.

First - Can you repeat the classes in your throughlines? If not, why?

Second - Can you change classes in your throughlines in the middle of your story? For instances Main Character Throughline Physics to be Main Character Throughline Fixed Atittude. (Respecting the dynamics)

Thank you very much.

Happy X-Mas.

Re: Class - Throughline

Posted: Dec 24, 2013 10:22 am
by Chris Huntley
Short answer: No and No.

Why? Because the entirety of a grand argument story is to explore a single inequity from multiple perspectives within a single context. Switching throughline domains before the inequity has been fully explored alters the context within which meaning is sought. Context creates meaning. Change the context and the meaning is altered. Some works have multiples grand argument stories or a main story and several sub-stories. Those techniques provide the best solution to having your Main Character explore inequities within different contexts.

Re: Class - Throughline

Posted: Dec 24, 2013 11:49 am
by PedroSantos
Thank you